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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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What inspires you?
We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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From the moment you step onto the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, you know you're somewhere special. There's something for everyone at the Woods.
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Reconnect or find new opportunities with the Providence Community. Volunteer in one of our many ministries, be an intern on the farm, explore job opportunities or reminisce about your alma mater.
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Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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Providence Spirituality
“The God of Providence carries the entire mystery of the divine, ever trustworthy, never failing. The God of Providence offers all the possibilities for ourselves and the world, including both what God wants to happen and what God is willing to let happen because God honors the gift of human freedom. The choices are ours — truly free, but ever grounded in the grace of God, the Holy Mystery of Providence, about which there is ever more to be discovered.” – Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer

Reflections for Foundation Day 2019
Well, the fact that we are still here 179 years later is certainly testimony to the Providence of God. It is also testimony to all those sisters in the U.S. as well as in China and Taiwan AND to the many other Dotties, Mandys and Margies in our larger community of Providence who have not let appearances keep them from doing good, doing lots of good.

A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
'Give me, give us, this heart of Mother Theodore with which to treasure the power and promise of the cross.'

Day by day with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
I feel inclined to talk with Saint Mother Theodore about what’s worrying me, or making me happy or driving me crazy. "Another means for preserving the peace is to let little things pass without noticing them," she said.

Our Changing Woods
Come take a walk in the Woods of Indiana with Sister Rosemary and Dr. Speer

Sisters of Providence Leadership Team calls for an end to gun violence
Our Congregation is proud to join the thousands of other citizens across the country to ask our federal government to take action now to prevent this continued violence from spreading

A Reflection for Reception into the Novitiate
Is not your heart burning inside to know this Christ, Jessica, to welcome this Christ as the core of your truest self?

Leadership Team shares statement on death penalty
We, the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., believe in the sacredness and dignity of all life

The joys of music
One morning, I said hello to a Sister of Providence resident, merely as a greeting. As I started to leave, she asked me to stay.

A Reflection for a Golden Jubilee
This Jubilee is as much about looking forward as it is about looking back.

A reflection for first vows
What we make of Saint Mother Theodore’s legacy will be our legacy – will we follow and not look back?

Leadership Team statement on treatment of immigrant children
All people, regardless of their country of origin or legal status, are made in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect

Grumbling with Saint Mother Theodore
Saint Mother Theodore, truly I have great need of your prayers. I am quite a grumbler.
